Perfect squat

Abstract

A device and method for monitoring and tracking the body movement of a user performing regular exercises such as squat is disclosed. The device for monitoring and tracking the body movement comprises a thigh strap, a housing and a printed circuit board. The printed circuit boards attached with the thigh straps comprises an actuating device, an accelerometer, a communication link, a power source, a processor, an USB connector, and an alerting device. The device senses accurate squat position and indicate with an audible beep, LED display, or it can be switched to a vibration mode. The device is configured to hold the legs and indicate the accurate squat position. The device could also connected to various other devices via Bluetooth linking technology.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. An exercise product for obtaining and maintaining an optimum positioning for a repeating squat exercise, comprising:
 two bands of nylon configured to encircle the upper thighs of a user; 
 two adjustable length straps, each strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of each strap is connected to one of the bands and the second ends of each strap are configured to be releasably buckled to each other, whereby the straps when buckled together are operable to keep the thighs spaced properly during the exercise set; and 
 an electronic module attached to one of the bands that continuously measures an angle of the user's thighs and keeps count of the repetitions of the exercise. 
 
     
     
       2. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein each band comprises a molded nylon strap retainer sewn to the leg band using a 1″ wide woven nylon strap. 
     
     
       3. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein each band comprises 600 denier nylon fabric which is cut to width, and edging which is sewn on all around the band to make a finished edge. 
     
     
       4. The exercise device of  claim 3 , wherein the bands and the edging are formed with contrasting colors. 
     
     
       5. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein each band comprises hook and loop fasteners configured to allow adjustment of the diameter of the band when worn. 
     
     
       6. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic module comprises a controller which uses LEDs, sound, and vibration to guide the user. 
     
     
       7. The exercise device of  claim 6 , wherein the electronic module comprises switches configured to control the operation of the module and reset the count of the repetitions at the end of each set of exercises. 
     
     
       8. The exercise device of  claim 6 , wherein the electronic module comprises a first LED which is configured to light when the system is turned on, and a second LED which is configured to light when the exercise is performed correctly. 
     
     
       9. The exercise device of  claim 8 , wherein the electronic module is further configured to emit an audible tone and a vibration alert when the exercise is performed correctly. 
     
     
       10. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic module comprises a housing which is molded from durable plastic and curved to fit a leg of a user. 
     
     
       11. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic module comprises an accelerometer/gyroscope chip which is configured to measure an angle of a user's leg and alerts the user when the traveled angle equals 90 degrees. 
     
     
       12. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic module comprises a speaker which is configured to emit a tone when 90 degrees is reached, and is configured to be programmed to speak encouraging phrases. 
     
     
       13. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic module comprises battery hatches and a USB connector. 
     
     
       14. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic module comprises a Bluetooth communication link. 
     
     
       15. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic module comprises replaceable batteries. 
     
     
       16. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic module comprises a microcontroller chip. 
     
     
       17. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic module comprises a digital display. 
     
     
       18. The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic module comprises an offset weighted vibration motor.